Nicki Minaj recently gave an interview to Paper Magazine where she talks about embracing the gay community, and being one of the first hip-hop artists to do so!

She even gives a shout-out to all of the drag queens on YouTube who impersonate her!

She says:

"I see videos on YouTube where they impersonate me, and they do an amazing freaking job of dressing up as me."

"I didn't set out to do that. I just like to put a spotlight on the people who support me, and it just so happens, you know, that the gay community has supported me — more than I ever could have imagined."